- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Heflin, AL
Cleburne County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cleburne County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010078000317
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleburne County Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Heflin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleburne County Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleburne County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Heflin, AL.
School address
District: Cleburne County · Alabama
NCES ID 010078000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Cleburne County Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010078000317 · Heflin, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 17.8:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleburne County High School (555 students)
Cleburne County Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cleburne County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleburne Count
Cleburne County High School
555 students
- Ranburne High
Ranburne High School
526 students
- This school
Cleburne County Elementary School
391 students
- Ranburne Eleme
Ranburne Elementary School
343 students
- Cleburne Count
Cleburne County Middle School
243 students
- Fruithurst Ele
Fruithurst Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Cleburne County Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleburne County Elementary School compares
Cleburne County Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Cleburne County Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleburne County reports $12,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleburne County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranburne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranburne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleburne County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruithurst Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleburne County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Heflin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cleburne County Elementary School
How many students attend Cleburne County Elementary School?
Cleburne County Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Heflin, AL. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleburne County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleburne County Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleburne County Elementary School?
56.0% of students at Cleburne County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleburne County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cleburne County Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Heflin, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleburne County Elementary School?
Cleburne County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cleburne County Elementary School rank among schools in Heflin?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleburne County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Heflin, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cleburne County?
Besides Cleburne County Elementary School, Cleburne County also operates Cleburne County High School (555 students), Ranburne High School (526 students), and Ranburne Elementary School (343 students). See the Cleburne County district page for the complete list.